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Worked bivalve shells, perforated
Worked bivalve shells, perforated
Object Number 63-4-10/39988
Display Title Worked bivalve shells, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description 5 Clam shell hoes.
Inventory Description Worked bivalve shells, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District / Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Intrasite Block 2, section 6, pit 1
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.9 × 7.6 × 1.9 cm (3 7/8 × 3 × 3/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 63-4-10/39988
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (06/1885-01/1886)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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Worked bivalve shells, perforated
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